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7 Simple Ways to Fix the Hulu Black Screen
Why your audio settings could be behind your black screen
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Published onAugust 8, 2024
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A black screen on Hulu when you launch the app can be a sign of a network issue or in-app glitches. For most users, a simple restart of your device or logging out and back in can be a quick fix but if not, the issue may be more advanced.
If you’re trying to screen-record a show and Hulu detects this action, the screen might go black. This is a protection measure for copyrighted content. However, if you’re not doing anything wrong, it could be a server outage, built-up cache or outdated software.
How do I fix the black screen on Hulu?
1. Clear cache
1.1 Android app cache
1.2 Android TV cache
1.3 Browser cache
2. Update your TV’s firmware
3. Enable hardware acceleration
3.1 PC app
3.2 Browser
If you have older or lower-end hardware, the video processing load may fall solely on your CPU and strain your system resources. Enabling hardware acceleration shifts this load to your GPU and allows for smoother video playback since the GPUs main role is to render videos.
4. Reset your sound settings
4.1 TV app
4.2 Windows app
Some sound settings may conflict with video decoding hence causing the black screen on Hulu. Older hardware may be incompatible with advanced sound settings like Dolby so try reverting to default settings and see if this fixes the issue.
5. Reset the Hulu app
6. Reinstall the Hulu app
7. Factory reset your TV
We’ve also coveredother Hulu connection errorsthat may appear when you launch the app so check out our detailed guide. And if you attempt to log out butHulu keeps kicking you out when you attempt to log back in, we have a solution for this too.
If you’re out of luck with all these steps, theHulu support pagemay come in handy in helping you understand this issue and come up with additional assistance.
Unfortunately, these issues are quite common so you may run into anotherblack screen on HBObut we’ve already covered fixes for that.
If you have any other fix that worked for you that we’ve not mentioned, feel free to share it with us in the comment section below.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
Claire has a knack for solving problems and improving the quality of life for those around her. She’s driven by rationality, curiosity, and simplicity, and always eager to learn more about Microsoft’s products. With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11, errors, and software.
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Claire Moraa
Windows Software Expert
With a background in teaching and reviewing, she breaks down complex topics into easily understandable articles, focusing mostly on Windows 11 errors.
